Biblical counseling is the ministry of God’s Word applied to the struggles, suffering, and questions of everyday life. Grounded in the sufficiency of Scripture and empowered by the Holy Spirit, biblical counseling helps people understand their circumstances through a biblical lens and pursue lasting, Christ-centered change.

Depression is more than sadness; Scripture calls it being “cast down” (Psalm 42:5). It touches both body and soul, sometimes from physical weakness, other times from the heart’s struggles with guilt or unbelief. The Bible distinguishes depression from despair: one is sorrow, the other a loss of hope in God (Lam. 3:18). Yet the psalmist reminds us, “Hope in God” (Psalm 42:11). For believers, Christ offers lasting mercy, strength, and unfailing love.

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul;...